The internet can be a fantastic educational tool, but without parental control software and careful supervision it can be a dangerous place.The more connected we become the more we need everybody online – and that means trying to ensure that our children aren't exposed to the very worst content, ideas and behaviour that exist online. That's why parental control software is so important – and some of the best tools are completely free.Software can't do everything, of course, and there's no substitute for being there supervising your kids directly online. Parental control software has its uses through, and can help to make parents' lives much easier – particularly once your kids are a little older and want more independence.With that in mind, here are our picks of the best parental control tools for Windows, macOS and mobile devices.1. QustodioA full suite of parental control tools to keep your kids safe onlineExcellent content filteringLets parents set time … [Read more...] about The best free parental control software 2018

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The internet can be a fantastic educational tool, but it can also be a dangerous place for kids. The more connected we become the more we need everybody online – and that means trying to ensure that our children aren't exposed to the very worst content, ideas and behaviour that exist online.Software can't do everything, of course, and there's no substitute for being there supervising your kids directly online. Parental control software has its uses through, and can help to make parents' lives much easier – particularly once your kids are a little older and want more independence.With that in mind, here are our picks of the best parental control tools for Windows, macOS and mobile devices.1. QustodioA full suite of parental control tools to keep your kids safe onlineExcellent content filteringLets parents set time limitsCross-platformMost parental control software is aimed at Windows, but Qustodio (think 'custodian') is also available for Mac, Android, iOS, Kindle and … [Read more...] about The best free parental control software 2018: protect your kids online

Leasha Ali had been drunk for the last two days, but she didn’t want to be anymore. The 39-year-old math teacher and mother of two was in a spiral familiar to anyone who’s struggled with addiction. A difficult event — a hospitalization, thanks to lingering symptoms from a birth defect — had stressed her to the breaking point, and then she’d gotten home and found herself alone in her house, depressed and unable to sleep. After a few days without drinking, she gave in, and spent the next 48 hours on a bender. On the second night, January 8th of this year, she got an email from the hospital. Her liver enzymes had been dangerously high — even before the days of abuse. The birth defect that put her in the hospital had already left her with several damaged organs. Afraid of hurting another, she searched the test results in Google. Right there at the top was an ad for rehab. “I thought to myself, ‘Oh my God, even Google knows I need … [Read more...] about How disreputable rehabs game Google to profit off patients